NPI Manufacturing Engineer (PCBA)

NPI Manufacturing Engineer (PCBA)

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

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We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here.

We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs.

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If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you.

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Job Description:

The NPI Manufacturing Engineer (PCBA) is responsible for partnering with R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, Test Engineering, and manufacturing partners to successfully introduce new products into volume production.

This role serves as the primary manufacturing engineering representative for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, driving Design for Manufacturing (DFM), process readiness, prototype build execution, and production ramp activities for complex printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).

The engineer leads manufacturability assessments, collaborates with internal and outsourced manufacturing partners, and develops solutions to improve quality, yield, cycle time, cost, and reliability throughout the product lifecycle.

The role requires strong technical expertise in PCB fabrication, PCBA assembly processes, and manufacturing problem-solving, along with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and suppliers globally.

Key Responsibilities



* Serve as the primary manufacturing engineering representative on NPI teams for complex PCBA-based products from concept through production ramp and sustaining.


* Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews to ensure PCBAs and PCB designs meet manufacturing, quality, reliability, and cost objectives.


* Collaborate with R&D, Signal Integrity, PCB suppliers, Test Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to optimize product designs for manufacturability and testability.


* Support the development of PCB stack-ups and manufacturing requirements in coordination with design and supplier teams.


* Coordinate and lead activities with internal teams and outsourced manufacturing partners to ensure successful product launches and production readiness.


* Evaluate prototype builds and early production runs, identifying manufacturing risks and implementing corrective actions.


* Analyze manufacturing, quality, test, reliability, and customer feedback data to identify opportunities for product and process improvements.


* Perform engineering analysis and root cause investigations for defective products, asse...